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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1957

Page

3

Williamson Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrated At Stonewall

Mr and Mrs Arthur Williamson marked their golden anniversary in Stonewall after 1907 marriage in Caddo. Born in 1881 and 1889 they spent life in Oklahoma with 11 children 23 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Ill health limited gathering to multiple days with friends and kin sharing meals and gifts.

Stonewall Arthur Williamson John Arthur Williamson Bfris Annie Daulton Caddo C.C. Carson Mr. Williamson Bryan County Indiana Territory Oklahoma

McLish Club Hosts Health Program Luncheon

McLish Home Demonstration Club members met at Mrs. Charles Kirsh home south of Connerville for a June 18 luncheon followed by a round radio health discussion led by County Health purse Mrs. Eden. They voted to sponsor monthly health programs and Miss Martha Mote distributed automobile first aid supplies information. attendees included Nan Forsee J J Phillips Don Barrick Nora Harden Freelin Howell Beth Landis Polly Harden W A Glenn John Brents with guests Valdene Kozel Kenneth Harden Mote Eden and Charles Farris.

Don Barrick Nora Harden Freelin Howell Beth Landis Polly Harden W. A. Glenn John Brents

Mrs Floyd Complimented With Shower at Vanoss School

A pink and blue shower honoring Mrs Charles Floyd Jr was held recently in the school lunchroom. Refreshments of cake and cookies were served to a long list of ladies including Mrs Clay ton Bishop Mrs Glen Cornell Mrs G M Pitt Mrs Mattie Miller Mrs Aun McCullar Mrs W E McCullar Mrs Vernon Gasaway Mrs Alvie Johnson Mrs Lee Jones Mrs Herman Miller Mrs A H Neel Mrs Marvin Briggs Mrs J P Woodley Mrs Thelma Perriman Mrs Polly McCauley Mrs J H Stephens Mrs Homer Sliger and Mrs Lorene Mediroy.

Marvin Briggs J.P. Woodley Thelma Perriman Polly McCauley J. H. Stephens Homer Sligec Lorene Mediroy

Lovelady Community News and Obituaries

Lovelady mourns Julius Jared 72 who died of a stroke after illness began Saturday. Funeral delayed awaiting children’ s arrival from Washington. sympathy extended to Mrs Jared and family. Virginia Jared’s scare prompts clinic checkup. Local residents and visitors listed: Glen Leddy family from Memphis, Glen Jones, Windell Jones of Ft Worth, Debra Deaton in Cement, Oklahoma, Billy Ross in Wichita, and more in Denison.

Julius Jared Jared Glen Leddy Bute Parks Memphis Tenn Wanda Parks Glen Jones Mrs Windell Jones Ft. Worth, Tex

Ada Weekly Health Meeting News at Lula Club

Lula HD Club met June 20 in the school lunchroom with Mrs. Marcine Johnston presiding. The theme focused on health as the cue to enjoy a best time of year. A round table on health problems followed a roll call and refreshments were served.

Lula HD Marcine Johnston Edna Cross Jack Eden

Lane Family Reunion Held at Oil Center

A Lane family reunion was held Sunday at the W. O. Layne home in Oil Center. Attendees included numerous Layne relatives and spouses from Oklahoma towns such as Atoka, Seminole, Ada, Stillwater, and Pauls Valley, plus visitors from Dallas Stockton Chula Vista and Corpus Christi.

Lane

Abbotts Showered At Vanoss School Friday

A Friday night shower at Vanoss School lunch room honored Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Abbott and Rich Abbot. Attendees included many area couples and individuals such as Glen Cornell, Boyd Ponder, W. E. McCullar, Charlie Galihar, A. H. Neel, Homer Sliger, Minnie Miller, W. E. Pitt, Jack Hurt, M. J. Brewington, Luther McKinley, Polly McCauley, John Dunn, H. L. Kinsey, Bora Holland, Herman Miller, R. B. Tiffin, J. L. Barnes, C. A. Moore, Lee Jones, Nettie Childers, Aut McCullar, W. A. Graves, Chas. Floyd, Janice, and Vernon Gasaway.

Vanoss T. M. Abbott Richpare W. E. McCullar Charlie .Galihar A. H. Neel Homer Sliger Minnie Miller W. E. Pitt Jack Hurt M. J. Brewington Grandpa Chambers Emma, Thomas Luther McKinley Polly McCauley John Dunn H. L. Kinsey Bora Holland Herman Miller R. B. Tiffin J. L. ‘Barnes C. A. Moore Lee Jones Boyce Joyce Nettie Childers Aut McCullar W. A Graves Chas. Floyd Janice Vernon ‘Gasaway

Miss Meyer Weds Kenneth Burns in Wilson Oklahoma

Mary Etta Meyer daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Meyer of Wilson Oklahoma married Kenneth Ray Burns son of Mrs. B A Burns of Springer Oklahoma in a double ring ceremony at the Wilson Methodist Church. The event featured music by Homer G Wilson and bridesmaids in baby blue peau de soie. A reception followed in the church Fellowship Hall before the couple departed for a brief out of state trip and will reside at 516 Campbell Ardmore. The bride is a Wilson graduate and oil company employee. the groom is a Springer High School graduate and Ardmore bank teller.

Jesse Mary Etta Meyer Frank Meyer Wilson Okla Kenneth Ray Burns B.A. Burns Springer Stokes Louie Ballew Homer G. Wilson Duchess of York Frances Smith Barbara Smith Joe Burton Ardmore Deborah Ann Miler Oklahoma City Stanley Joek Meyer Bob G. Burts Glen Meyer Pat Mills Curtis Ackerland Lee Carman Gary Simmons Burns Burke Campbell Street Stonewall Wilson High School Samedan Oil Corporation Desk and Derrick Club Springer High School Murray Junior College Exchange National Bank of

Jesse News highlights and hospital notes in Oklahoma

Mrs. Homer Stevenson remains hospitalized in University Hospital Oklahoma City with a grave condition. Family and friends update on visits while noting new treatments. Visitors from Delano California and Redondo Beach California stay with the Hollands and Barretts of Fort Worth. Community reminders include church grants, school operation, and local anniversaries.

Homer Stevenson Oklahoma City

Ahloso Club Discusses Health Al Fresco Meeting Monday

The Ahloso Home Demonstration Club met Monday afternoon outdoors due to a locked lunchroom and missing key. Members folded chairs under a shade tree while Mrs Strickland led the devotional and prayer. A health round-table was led by nurse Robbie Eden with Kozel noting a county picnic at Wintersmith Park and the Farm Home Conference dates in August.

Ahloso Club Ahloso Ahloso Home Treases Clifford Harrell Frank Strickland Douglas, Smith Vaidene _ Kozel C. L. Blankenship Frank’ Strickland Robbie Eden Kozel Wintersmith Stillwater Strickland Smith al Blankenship Bill Browe Charley, Flanagan Robert J. Reese Patti Alma Moore Opal Rebee Carlene Eozél

Visit notes and neighborly gatherings across Ada Oklahoma

A long list of social visits and family gatherings spans Ada Oklahoma and nearby towns. Items include Bethel residents Tom and Mac Nesmith visiting Underhill for rodeo friendly trips to South Dakota, and numerous Edmond Oklahoma City trips. Several households share meals and ice cream socials, with relatives from Opalousas Louisiana, Stonewall, Coalgate, and Fittstown visiting. Community members attend church events, rodeos, and local outings at Lake Texoma, Kiowa, and Seminole. Mental health of community helpers is noted alongside a public safety reference to CONELRAD emergency information.

Tom and Mac Nesmith Bethel Dbamy Underhill South Dakota

Jay Applies Logic On Fishing Luck In Rainy Day Advice

Young Jay McDonald explains that fish bite when it rains but stop when the rain ends. He and his father L. J. fished a pond on a rainy Sunday and caught many catfish, but once the rain stopped, they stopped biting as well. He notes this fisherman's luck and hopes to become a serious fisherman.

Jay Jay McDonald Jag L. J Jay Old Boy

Frisco News: Weekend Visits and Local Tales

Drop-in guests included Mrs. Grover Barnes and multiple Ada residents with visits across Mountain Park and Enid. A dog named Spike treed two possums, car jack accident nearly trapped W J Barnes, Buck Daniel and Shirla visited from Mountain Park, families from Drumright, Davis, Davis, and Pasadena, plus Osburn family weekend stay with Antholene Joanson and relatives in Ada.

W.J. Barneses Grover Barnes Dwain Larry and Dennis Estes Ada Mossie Dante Mountain Park Simeon Patton

Local Births and Family News Spotted Across Ada and Surroundings

The Ada area reports several newborns and family updates. Kimberly Lyns, a girl, born in Richmond Calit to the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Snipes. Teresa Gail, another girl, born to Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Cox of Ada. Grandparents include Ted Cox and Yallie Mae Voyles of Gaar Corner. Sherwood O’Neal announces a grandson born at Valley View Hospital to Don Taylor and his wife. Paula Doyane Davis, a granddaughter to Mr. and Mrs. Ab Davis, born to Richard Davis and wife in Ada at Valley View Hospital. John Mark Treas, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Treas, born early Saturday. paternal grandparents W. J. Treas of Lula and maternal grandparents D. G. Brooks and J. B. Martin Jr. of New Orleans. Jack Eugene Martin, son of J. E. Martin of Stonewall. paternal grandparents listed. Community notes mention family visits, hospital stays, and relatives gathering in Ada area.

Fletcher Snipes Gaxr Corner Bat A &Pound Kimberly Lyns Jaso Richmond Calit Bill Dovez Doyle ‘Cox Ada Teresa Gail Ab Davis Richard Valley View Ighed Paula Doyane Richard: Davises Chester Treas John Mark Treases J. Treas Lula D. G. Brooks

Local Social Roundup Highlights Visits and Weekend Trips

Wilson community members share visits with relatives and friends from Chickasha Ada and Elk City. Weekend trips included Nashville Grand Ole Opry and Lookout Mountain Tennessee. Family happenings mention pneumonia recovery and Bible School attendance at the Ada Lutheran Church.

Ed Roundtree Jr Norrel Vandegrift Tennessee Grand Ole Opry Nashville Mountain Rock Chattanooga Vandegriffs J. Legriff Juanita Delton’ Gerloft Lutheran Church In Ada

Conversation Rooms Emphasize Dialogue In Home Design

New York designer Sylvia Leighton champions living rooms built to foster conversation. Her “Conversation” Room uses a blue green palette, white walls, and arranged seating to keep sitters facing each other. A turquoise sectional, walnut table, and linen plaid chairs invite intimate group discussion.

Sylvia Leighton Pex Cole

Fiber Rugs Bring Summer Indoors With Color and Cool

Wiber rugs help make homes feel cooler in warm weather from entry mats to sunrooms. Use decorative fiber floor coverings to refresh spaces with gaily colored sisal doormats, lacy etched rugs, and wall hangings. Create a light, summery feel with monotone greens or bright tropical combos and pair with cane or rattan furnishings in sunrooms.

Picnic Supper Honors Platt Park Staff at Cold Springs

The Platt National Park employees and families gathered at Cold Springs for a picnic supper and fellowship. New hires Paul F. McCrary and Dick S. Baird were welcomed as permanent staff, while Lloyd Gibbs Glenn Jobe and Don Odom joined as temporary summer rangers. Chief Ranger William L. Featherstone and his wife were farewelled ahead of a transfer to Shenandoah National Park, with Featherstone promoted to Assistant Chief Ranger and set to leave July 5. gifts included two pictures of the Head of Christ.

Platt National Park Cold Springs Paul F. McCrary Dick 5 Shenandoah National “Park Virginia Mr. Featherstone Andy Wit Featherstones Christ

Visit in Seminole Warms Round with Bates Family

Craig Bates, son of Mr and Mrs M Bates of Konawe, will spend the remainder of the week in Seminole with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Bob Aubrey. His father took him to Seminole Wednesday. Garnish that dish. the fish bisque had a sprinkling of grated lemon rind.

Seminole Craig Bates M. Bates Konawe Bob Aubrey

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Williamsons Clarence Richard Mullins Linard Vickers Troy Roy Chester, Coy Moren Trimmer Chester, Ubrich Puddle Colo James Donald Rust Avondale Slit Henry Creek Jeeter Davis Cartwright Nelson Faris Etta Flannagan McLish Club Lovelady News Noka Ross A. D. Davis Virginia Jared Debra Deaton Cement Happy Meaks Billy Ross Wichita Kan Alvin Davis Ft. Worth Tex Ladonna Kay Lee Denison J. D. Walton W. M. Ross Jess Sunday Rev Ladonn Brown Annie Roee Ada Weekly Lula HD Club Willie Williams June Cope Lois Clifford Evelyn Treas Martine Johnston Odra Sweat Lizzie, Sweat Patsy Young Béatrice Fortner Marcine Brooks Misses Tuétta Brooks Helen Clifford Edna Walker Tolleson Ariz Debra Donald Ronald ‘Clifford Linds Brooks Joy Fortner Joan Treas Betsy Larry Atoka Bill Doris Cunningham Artie McCraw Arvo Minnie Layne Aloka J. B Maxine Badgett Ray Elva Kemp Oil Center Frank Betty Cunningham Union Hill Warren Rand Skippy Cunningham Il Center W. O. Laynes Roger George Abbotts Vanoss School Glen Cornell Boyd Ponder Miss Meyer Mr. Burns Bob Ross Billy Kenneth’ Nickels Altus Mrs. Dewey Cantrell Roney Jake Taylor Cecil Woodward Charles Wilkerson Allen Alvis John Eddie’ Ross Jesse News J. Mareley Paul Barrett Delano Calif Oklahoma Methodist Conference Pleasant Hill Melvin Nix East Spitc Patricia Ferry ‘Garrett el J. Garrett Owl Creek Leon Adams Eunice Buck Viola Garrett Roy’ Lee Freda Pharr Coy, Zeigier Rellie Grace Charles Miss Sonja Sue Anderson Albuquerque N. M H. A. Anderson Jerry’ Anderson Coy Williamson California Humphers Other Humphers Los Angeles California Hospital John ‘Rogers Bumphers Rogers Lo- Gwada Joyce Thompson Floyd. Perry Mable Marical Joel Adamson Sr Mary Dale Rita Annn Opalousas S. J. Mark‘ley Relat Edmond Autholene Author Johnson Kitty Clarita Richard Osburn Boda Hisaw Shirley L. C. ‘Colbert Shirley Ann Hisaw Jack Hale Mr. and Mes Ual Brooks Ann Beda Hisaws Joe Spears Billy Spears Coalgate Beda Hisaw Donald Lippert Jimmie Jean Peggy San Leandro Viola Crumliss Lea Alfred, Baylises the $. L. Thompsons HD Club A. T. Minor Bud Minor Gertrude, Sliger Bob Langleys Vamoosa Mom Dad A. T. Minors Vance Minor Langleys Elton “Ray Sliger Fittstown Alvin Minor, Jr Mary Alice McClure Jolene West Mary West H. R. Robinson Donna Gail Jack West Alfred’ Baylis Sandra Billie Ruth’ Auten Pic Lake Texoma Ken Lance of McAlester Dea Lance George Lance Kiowa Thelma J. C. de Vaughan Binger Chicago Ruby. Thomason Conelrad Civil Defense Co.s China Population ‘Reference Bureau, Inc Frisco Simon Patton W. J. Barnes Spike Bartes J. C. Craddock Anson, Tex Coy Byrd Troy Sharrell Homer Jumper Velmar Sanders Buck Daniel Shirla L. T. Daniel Daniel Jack E.patton Robert Daniel John Daniel Homer Barnes Drumright R. J. Alexander Linda Myrna Enid Kenneth Alexander Reva Salina W. C. Alexanders Marning Bill Crow Alexander W. P. Johnson W. . Johnson J.B. Maxwell Pasadena Maxwell Antholene Joanson Tes Johnson Baby News Sherwood ” O'Neal Valley ‘View_ Hospital Don Taylor Madi Monty Calvin Freese Pat Steve Valley View Hospital Ada Hall Garrett Beller -Home Dra Phyllis Creel Clent Stewart Catherine Price Aunot Margie Stewart Tom Price And John Crabtree Sulphur Springs Wilson News Warett Belle Cordel Mose Lee Wilford Danny Ronda Kay Tom Price Frank Green Chickasha Monty Kirkland Green Mrs. Kirkland James Brigg Gary Don Wilbur Houser Dewayne Debra Ann Joy Roundtree Vickie Stevie Pauliné - Vandegriff Terry Lee Dean Sims Gene Stone Billy “Houser Elk City Stewart Tobe - Crabtree Tom, Price Vernon Luke Jess. Bettis Orville Maxey James Marion Garrett Beller Ifonty ‘Kirk Clarence , Arter Jaquita Mason Arter Harold Muthény Phil Mrs. Norman Vande By Lynn Elson General Fea Renee Tore General Features Corp Platt Park
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